Senior Human Resources Advisor

Fort McMurray, AB; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

RRSP Matching

Employee & Family Assistance

Training & Development

Employee Perks

Community Engagement

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Acden Holdings in Fort McMurray, AB seeks a Senior Human Resources Advisor to lead HR initiatives and advise leaders on people strategy. This in-office role supports performance, talent, policy and payroll coordination with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in HR, a 2-year HR diploma, and strong communication. A Bachelor’s in HR is a plus. This position emphasizes work‑life balance, development support, and community‑oriented benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-year HR diploma required with 4+ years in HR Advisor/Business Partner roles.
• 8 years of HR department experience is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of M365 and related tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel leaders and HR teams on employee, leadership, and succession planning.
• Provide practical HR advice and foster ethical, transparent relationships.
• Develop and monitor HR policies and programs in line with laws.
• Lead HR initiatives, project work, and cross-department coordination.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and HR reporting.

Skills

HR Advisory

Policy development

Employee relations

Talent planning

Education

2-year Diploma in Human Resources

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

M365 ecosystem

Job description

Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.

Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, information technology (IT), and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well‑being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.

Position Title: Senior Human Resources Advisor

Role Type: Permanent, Local, In-Office Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO, No Remote or WFH Options)

Location: 220 Taiganova Crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hour days.

Posting Closes: This posting closes on Thursday October 22, 2026 at 2:00pm MT, or until a suitable candidate is found.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program:Start shaping your futurewith immediate participation in Acden's RRSP matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Have access to services for support when needed the most.

• Training and Development: Access our training fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our schedule and flexibility for what matters most, allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Partner with business leaders and guide HR Advisors and Generalists on employee, leadership, performance, talent, career, and succession planning.

• Provide practical HR advice to management and employees while supporting clear, ethical, and transparent working relationships.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve HR policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines in line with relevant legislation and best practices.

• Lead and support HR initiatives, corporate program reviews, research, and special projects that respond to business needs.

• Coordinate employee changes and collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Business Development, IT, Contracts, and HSEQ.

• Support the full recruitment cycle, workforce planning, company-wide HR reporting, and RFP completion.

• Coordinate the HR business plan, oversee departmental processes with the HR Manager, and provide HR leadership coverage when required.

• Complete various other tasks that support a full-service HR Department.

What does Acden need from me?

• 2-year Diploma in Human Resources, and 4 years of dedicated HR Advisor/Business Partner experience. Equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered.

• 8 years of experience in a Human Resources department.

• High level of professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills is required.

• Experience with M365 ecosystem is required.

• Valid Class Five (5) Driver's Licence and abstract that demonstrates pattern of safe driving behaviour is required.

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.

• High attention to detail; Candidates will be required to complete an intensive skills assessment—designed to rigorously evaluate advanced Excel proficiency, high-level logical reasoning, and exceptional attention to detail—with a 90% cumulative score needed to pass.

What are the "nice to haves"?

• Experience with M365 Power Platform.

• Bachelor's Degree with major in Human Resources.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well‑being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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